619 Muscle

JAY CUTLER DAY IV!! MR. O coming again to the 619!

2010-01-24T20:02:00.000-08:00

"619 Muscle presents JAY CUTLER DAY - IV!" August 21, 2010!
619 Muscle, SoCal's Sports Nutrition Authority, welcomes history making, 3x Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler, to our 4th annIversary Parking Lot Bash and Supplement Expo - "JAY CUTLER DAY IN THE 619".

Where: 619 Muscle, 2949 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 (at World Gym, San Diego)
When: August 21, 2010, festivities start at 10am!

What: Our 4th annual Anniversary Parking Lot Bash and Supplement Expo, featuring 3x Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler and many other bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness champions, and other industry celebrities!
GiveAways, mad sales and discounts, Strongman demonstrations, bikini contest and more!

Last year was insane!
This year promises to be even bigger, better, badder!

Mark your calendar and get ready to come wish Big Jay, the history making and reigning Mr. O, good luck as he prepares to defend his title one more time only a few short weeks after this event!

Special thanks to Jay, and to all the sponsors, vendors and participants of this event over the past several years...2010 promises to be the biggest yet!

Pete C

ONCE AGAIN...THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE!

2010-01-12T11:33:00.000-08:00

It's another turn of the year! Time for resolutions, time for promises to oneself...time to look in the mirror, take an honest inventory of our own strengths, shortcomings, and look for ways to improve ourselves...

Ongoing, continues quality improvement, that's the opportunity afforded us by the new year...

On that note, turn up your volume and laugh at some crazy meatheads getting busy, business as usual!

God bless the USA and 619 in 2010!

2009-12-16T10:00:00.000-08:00

Some more crazy 619 Muscle-heads! Check out Kenny "the mad scottsman", and Donnie "cupcakes" D, crushing some back! Big Mike, missing from this clip, usually gets into the mix hard with these crazies! - warning: watch with caution - the events depicted in this video should not be tried at home, or without the proper supervision - these men are experts, and are doing these activities for demonstration purposes only - and to get frikkin BIG N STRONG!

More Pics from the Crazy Strongman Event!

2009-12-13T19:21:00.000-08:00

Special 619 Muscle thank you to all the vendors, sponsors and supporters of this awesome event!
619 Muscle would like to extend sincere thanks to the following:
World Gym San Diego
So Cal Strength Asylum
North American Strongman organization
Europa Sports
MusclePharm
Gaspari Nutrition
VPX
Axis Labs
Dymatize
MAN Sports
JS Nitro
ProSportShakers,
Freedom of Fitness
all the vendors who have supported us throughout the past year most importantly all of the hard working athletes that made our day a tremendous success!

STRONGMEN (and ladies)...INVADE THE 619!!

2009-12-13T11:47:00.001-08:00

619 MUSCLE played host to North American Strongman sanctioned
2nd Annual 619 Muscle Strongman Challenge this past weekend. Promoted by the powerhouse athletes themselves, Donnie and Kristen Rhodes and their training camp, SoCal Strength, this contest proved to be an exciting, explosive event to behold - barely hampered by the occasional December drizzle not uncommon to the region.

It was cold, but the crowd of athletes, spectators and vendors were undaunted - the primal thrill of sinew and bone facing off against the challenge of gravity, heavy iron and stone lit up 619 Muscle like a hot day in June!

2009 EXCALIBUR- 619 MUSCLE FAMILY SHOWS STRONG!

2009-12-07T15:14:00.000-08:00

This year's NPC Excalibur was an incredible way to close out 2009!! Mr. Jon Lindsay told me we had close to 300 competitors at this, the last NPC event of the year!

It was a killer show for the 619 Muscle family! Once again, our gym brothers and sisters made their marks once again, from bodybuilding to figure, we left our stamp on the L.A. stage - and big huge Congratulations to all of the athletes of our family!
Great showing, ms. Molly Goodwin, who came away with top honors in the Figure A class! Molly's been a dear friend of the family, and one of Meriza's hardest working clients since 2007 - we are so proud of her - and her ongoing competitive record speaks for itself!

Ms. Nel Bautista, another of our decorated girls, made a strong showing, by standing tall, 1st place out of almost 20 ladies in the master's C class. Nel is a vetaran of this show; tonight, she also battled for the top spot in the open class, taking 3rd in a huge class of 21 girls.
Sarah Butler gave a strong showing too! Sarah is fast-getting her figure-legs, and will be making some headway in upcoming events!
Ms. Dina Walsh scored another first place once again - Dina is new to the sport, but making some strong marks - she trains in World gym and we are all proud of her!

Jack Hill, took home another little bronze man, with a strong 3rd place finish in Masters - and he got engaged! Proving once again, that the right partner can help bring the best out of you! Go Jack! Be watching out for this athlete to bring it stronger, better and bigger in his next show!

Eric Raposa, movd up a weight class in the open division. He took 1st place in the masters, and got to stand in the overall against fellow 619 Muscle team member, Rory Love, who also won his class in Masters! Rory made some dramatic improvements to his lower body, and kicked butt, earning his 1st #1 trophy to date, but certainly not his last.

619 Muscle is a family of very hard-working, driven, successful people. Athlete's all of us, supportive, each bringing to the table energy, drive, and a hunger for self-improvement. None of us are perfect athletes, nor perfect people. But we all love what we do, and share a common passion, and a spirit to pursue self-improvement,and the art of physique perfection. This is the spirit of 619 Muscle - and the true ESSENCE OF HARDCORE

Where has 2009 gone?

2009-11-27T17:20:00.000-08:00

We have had a tremendous 2009!
I almost hate to see it go - for all the successful, wonderful experiences we shared as a 619 family! most recently, Mr. PD Devers bringing his best condition ever to the stage at the Nationals! Congrats PD!
And, Mike Nguyen, "superman Mike" doing his darndest at the recent Border States to steal top honors from Eric "perpetual shredded" Raposa, who was not to be taken lightly in the heated lightweight open class last month. When the dust settled and the smoke cleared, Eric stood shredded, and won that battle...but our own young'n powerhouse, Mike, took it to the novice class and came away last man standing!

Our 619 Muscle Bash was a screaming success, and namesake, Mr. Jay Cutler showed the world that it CAN BE DONE, three times! The history making comeback turned heads and silenced the critics...

Our good friends, Tamer and Branden, toe to toe once again at Nationals, looks like they'll have a few months to think about what Victory and that elusive pro-card taste and smell like! What a barn burner year!
Meriza made it to the O, once again with 3 top 5 finishes, and a tremendous run! Gina and her runner up O spot...Malachi with his trifecta of Cals, Jr. Cals and near miss at USA!
One thing for sure, all of us, working harder than ever, to keep the spirit and the energy up and the positive energy going... it ain't always easy, and life is never fair...but in the end, we all gotta keep in mind, it ain't where we end up that matters...

it's how far we've gone from where we started - that's how we judge our success.

And we've covered alot of ground as a family this year!

2010 - watch out!

Pete

JAY DOES IT AGAIN!

2009-10-01T21:13:00.000-07:00

CONGRATS TO OUR DEAR FRIEND, MR. JAY CUTLER!

Jay has worked hard this year, bringing what was arguably his best condition ever to the stage, in a tough, tough battle for the first place. WE in San Diego are super proud of our favorite super hero!

Jay has been a gracious supporter of our business and a great friend of the family for years - it is with sincere pleasure that we deliver heartfelt congratulations, and a welcome back to the Mr. Olympia throne!

Unbelievable achievement, from our fellow East Coast boy! Awesome work Jay!

"MEET THE OLYMPIANS 2009!" 619 representin'!

2009-09-24T22:29:00.001-07:00

Meriza and Gina getting ready to head to a meeting before the Olympia...two beautiful San Diego professionals, representin'! go get 'em girls!

The beautiful SoCal ladies that all happen to be Figure Olympians this year! We're here in Las Vegas, Meriza, Sonya, Krissy and the rest of the incredible professional physique athletes who are preparing to do battle on the Olympia stage this weekend, have a chance to meet their fans tonight at the VIP "Meet the Olympians" event.

The big draws at tonight's event (other than these and all the lovely ladies) included friend of 619, Big Jay Cutler, Kai Greene, and the many other tremendous athletes!

It's going to be a crazy weekend! More pics to come soon from the Expo and more!

Pete

BIG THANKS VITARGO / GENr8!

2009-09-22T15:42:00.000-07:00

Mr. Almada discussing the benefits of Vitargo, how it works, why it's a great post-workout recovery carb product, a pre-workout fuel, and more!

Pete and Sugar Shawn...

Shawn broadcasting the No Bull Radio show from the counter of 619 Muscle! Super Mike standing by!

It was a tremendous day for us yesterday, thanks to Shawn Ray, Anthony Almada and the crew from Vitargo/GENR8! We had some real industry celebrities in the house, and had the opportunity to sample and learn more about this super-carbohydrate product!

Hear Shawn Ray's live broadcast from the counter of our store!

http://www.modavox.com/voiceamerica/vepisode.aspx?aid=41165

Thanks again Shawn, Anthony and the entire Vitargo/GENr8 crew for a tremendous event!

Pete

SUPER SHAWN RAY VISITS THE 619! MON 9/21! 5-7PM!!

2009-09-10T20:40:00.000-07:00

That's right! 619 Muscle welcomes one of the LEGENDS of the sport of bodybuilding - SHAWN RAY!
Now a representative for Vitargo/GENr8, Shawn also hosts the No Bull Radio show weekly on Musculardevelopment.com.

SHAWN will be doing his radio show from our home, 619 Muscle, and he will be bringing some of the GENr8 staff to the gym from 5-7pm.
Come check it out, Monday Sept 21, from 5-7pm in the 619 Muscle store and World Gym, San Diego!

Learn more about Vitargo, the most powerful, clinically-proven rapid-absorbing, performance-boosting carbohydrate ever!!
Free Samples, information...and SHAWN the legend RAY!!

We'll be selling Vitargo/GENr8 all day long to celebrate this event!

Pete

The "619 MUSCLE EFFECT"

2009-09-09T20:07:00.001-07:00

Anyone who's a fan of the sport has likely seen the infamous black and white photos of Dorian, Mr. O, circa 1993, December issue of FLEX magazine. For those of you who aren't familiar with the pics I'm talking about, they showed before and after pics of the Shadow, legendary bodybuilder, Mr. Dorian Yates, after a period of hard training.

The cool thing about photos like this is you get to see the changes to a physique that are barely noticeable day by day. We've got several hard-training competitive athletes in our family - one we're very proud of is former World's Strongest Teen and Teenage bench press champion, "superman" Mike Nguyen. Mike has been training hard for the past 2 years with me, and has made some tremendous gains. Mike is 100% free of any type of performance enhancing drugs, is 100% dedicated to following a solid nutritional plan, and a rigorous training program. What follows may be disturbing to some, unbelieveable to others...we're just proud as heck of Super Mike...and we wish him the best as he prepares for the upcoming NPC Border States...

Mike, 2007, 158-159lbs

Mike, 2009, 159lbs

Mike, 2007

Mike, 2009

MERIZA ROCKS IN HOUSTON!!

2009-08-30T22:49:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Meriza, Krissy, and all the girls who BROUGHT IT in Houston this past weekend. Heather Mae took top honors, followed by Erin Stern, then our own 619 Muscle Meriza taking the 3rd spot and gathering momentum for the big show! Our dear friend, Ms. Krissy Chin followed up closely; and congrats to new Pro, Katina Maisterllis, for rockin' right up into the top 5 group! It was a heated battle in hot and humid Houston...all the ladies were sharp and on point - a great show presented by Lee Thompson - congrats to all!

Pete

619 MUSCLE BASH III - compilation video!!

2009-08-30T22:45:00.000-07:00

Special thanks to Todd T for shooting and editing this one for us!

Enjoy!

Some great shots of all the pro's, the contests, and all the craziness!

Pete

here we go!

2009-08-24T22:09:00.000-07:00

619 Muscle Bash III - Jay Cutler Day rocked Once Again!

2009-08-24T21:05:00.000-07:00

With over 40 vendors, and an estimated 500 people in attendance, and more muscle, more Fitness, Figure, and bodybuilding celebrities and MORE IFBB OLYMPIANS than ever before, powerful champion strength athletes and bikini girls, prizes and give-aways totalling over $4,000 and over $350,000 worth of American Muscle Cars, there was something for everyone in attendance!

We are EXTREMELY GRATEFUL TO ALL IN ATTENDANCE - everyone in the 619 Muscle family who pulled together to pull off this tremendous event - we thank you!
And a very special thanks to Jay, Troy, Silvio, Derik, Brandon, Meriza, Gina, Tanji, Marzia, Elaine, Sandra, Alicia, Nita, Krissy and Troy, and Branden Ray, all the vendors, and of course all of our dear family, clients, customers and friends....
We are blessed to be able to come together and share in the celebration or our lifestyle...

Thanks to Dax and JoJo for their support and a big thanks to World Gym San Diego, Daddy Rick and all the guys for putting up with us as we commandeered the parking lot!

See ya soon in the 619!

Pete

More pics from the crazy 619 Bash!

2009-08-24T20:42:00.000-07:00

619 Muscle BASH! rocked once again!

2009-08-23T22:42:00.000-07:00

here are just a few pics of the crazy party we had this past weekend!
40+ vendors, more IFBB Celebrities and athletes, Strongman and Female strength athlete demonstrations, muscle cars, bench pressing, bikini's, supplements, it was one heck of a great time!
here are just a few more pics...

http://boards.flexonline.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2341&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15

thanks to Dave, and Big Lou for posting up more pics!
and very special thanks to Big Jay, Silvio, Troy, Brandon, Derik, and all the pro's who were in attendance...It was a special day for all in attendance!

Can hardly wait til the Bash #4!~

but we'll have to wait til next year!...

Pete

NEW ADDITIONS TO THE SHOW!

2009-08-15T09:12:00.000-07:00

This year's 619 MUSCLE BASH will be crazy!

Special guests include my dear friend, Orlando Europa Show of Champions victor, TROY ALVES! We weren't sure if his schedule would let Troy free to join us, but his sponsor, Nutrex, is helping him get out to the 619 again this year!

We know that all of these pro's are in the middle of competition mode, so we are very appreciative for their efforts to visit us!

Also, Super star, Shawn Ray and Anthony Almada of GENr8 are coming down to the 619 and sponsoring a huge BENCH PRESS BODYWEIGHT FOR REPS! WITH A PRIZE PACKAGE WORTH $1,000...

GET HERE EARLY, SIGN UP AND GET READY TO REP TIL YOU CAN'T REP ANY MORE! WINNER WILL BE FEATURED IN MD!

See you next Saturday!
10am-3pm
Aug 22
2949 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

JAY CUTLER DAY is only 8 days away!!

2009-08-12T21:31:00.000-07:00

and we've got some INCREDIBLE LATE ENTRIES INTO THE ATTRACTIONS!

We all know about the pro line up coming next weekend, including:
Jay Cutler
Sylvio Samuel
Brandon Curry
Richard Jones
Troy Alves - and I must apologize to my good buddy, Troy - he was not sure about his appearance status at the time I paid my graphic guy to make the poster! TROY, SORRY MAN! YOU WERE NOT LEFT OUT INTENTIONALLY! Much love to you and to all the pro's who are taking buys time out of their Olympia prep to join us!
Derik Farnsworth and possible Tricky Ricky Jackson will also be here!
Figure and Fitness pro's include: Meriza DeGuzman, Krissy Chin, Gina Aliotti, Tanji Johson, new IFBB Bikini pro, Marzia Prince and IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Sandra Blackie...it's going to be crazy fun!

Also, big news! Bodybuilding legend, Shawn Ray will be coming down, representing the awesome post-workout product, GENr8 - and I believe that Industry Legend, Anthony Almada will be accompanying him! Anthony is an innovator and pioneer in our business...his presence, like all these incredible athletess, is very welcome and appreciated...
And they will be sponsoring a $1,000 Bench Press for Max Reps competition - see attached flier!

THE ART OF PHYSIQUE...

2009-07-27T22:37:00.000-07:00

Each of us has within ourselves, a spirit, an energy, a superhero that is screaming to be revealed. The art of physique perfection, our sport, our journey, our discipline....bodybuilding...is a means of expressing that inner being.
We each have within us our own "perfect" physique...complete with flaws, with distinct, individual imperfections...the very things that make us unique...our own personal journey toward honing this package to an individual "perfection"...this is our noble cause - it's our own journey toward becoming BIGGER THAN WE THOUGHT WE COULD BE...

Pete's posing routine, 2009 USA's

TEAM 619 MUSCLE's desert showdown!

2009-07-26T08:17:00.000-07:00

The 2009 USA's held in Las Vegas this weekend made history! With over 460 competitors, this even was the largest bodybuilding competition ever held! Congratulations to super-promoter, Jon Lindsay and his crew for organizing a smooth, streamlined, top-quality event that was a pleasure to participate in-whether athlete, attendee or sponsor, it appeared to be a high-quality experience for all; special thanks to Mr. Jon Lindsay, Mr. Manion and the NPC for giving these athletes a means express the competitive spirit and drive that surely inhabits the soul of each of these physique warriors.

Participation in an event of this magnitude can be humbling. The physiques were amazing, the sheer depth of quality muscle almost overwhelming. Trying to conceptualize the sum-total of all the work required to shape and build the bodies on display last night is nearly impossible. It's a true testament to the spirit and drive, the will and determination of our very species. Consider the amount of individual focus and persistence required to build and shape beauty, to strive for individual perfection, and multiply that by the sheer number of athletes that graced the stage last night in the desert...simply amazing.

I think that's the true beauty of bodybuilding and what it represents to me. It is a personal journey, a daily test of grit, to push oneself through previously unexplored limits. It's not the winning of a trophy that gives this journey meaning - rather, it's the completion of a long journey through which one has tested himself. To be able to say, "I have done everything possible to be my best. I have worked harder than ever before. This is the best I can be for me, right here, right now...my own personal physique perfection." - in truth, I believe this is the victory each athlete aspires to. The rest is just icing.

-Pete

DON'T FORGET! AUG 22 - GONNA BE HUGE!

2009-07-07T04:51:00.001-07:00

You heard about it from Jay himself, at the Jr. Cals...
All the big names will be there!
$2,000 bikini contest sponsored by Fizeek Brazil and Rigid RX!
$500 Gaspari Pump Your Guns 2 contest!
Watch California Strongman, Tomas Navarro, deadlift the 619 Muscle car!
Meet the biggest names in the game!
KILLER SALES, KILLER SAVINGS, LOTS OF FREE STUFF TOO!
Don't miss this one!

TEAM 619 MUSCLE storming VEGAS - USA's 2009!

2009-07-07T03:58:00.000-07:00

GO TEAM!
2008 Los Angeles middleweight champ, 3rd place USA welterweight, Rich Moran, prepares for the big show once again this year! Go Rich!
2008 Excalibur middeweight, 2009 California middleweight champ, and 2009 Jr. Nats middleweight champ, decorated veteran, Malachi Walker also polishing up his physique for Vegas in 3 weeks!Veteran Micheal Bautista has been training and dieting super hard this year, hoping to crack that top 5 to be able to display his dramatic, classical posing. Go Mike!

2-time regional lightweight champ, Jamie Allen, has been training his ass off (literally - glutes will be striated!) in preparation for his first run at a national level show. He's moved up a weight class, too! We will see the best Jamie yet on stage in Vegas! Go Jamie!

2008 San Diego heavyweight champ, and 2008 USA top 5-finisher, PD Devers, one of the life-blood veterans of our family and the local bb scene, has been training harder than ever in prep for this year's battle in Vegas. Personally, I can't wait to see his next posing routine!
2007 California lightheavyweight champ, Pete Ciccone, who placed just out of the chance to pose in the finals at last year's big show (6th), has been training hard, working on the weak points and pushing the strong points to new levels. Hoping to bring a refined, improved package, he's excited for another chance to see what the good Lord intends for this iron athlete.

Don't miss the NPC USA's, less than 3 weeks away in Las Vegas! July, 24th and 25th! for info, go to www.musclecontest.com!

Regarding our crazy sport...many don't understand why we do it...and that's ok...

Bodybuilding is a beautiful sport. Testing your own personal limits of strength, endurance, and determination to achieve your own personal "perfection" - that is the essence of what we do. As much as we call it a competitive sport, in truth, the toughest opponent is one's own self.
"Can I stick to my rigid nutritional regimen?"
"Did I put all I had into my training and prep for this show?"
"Did I push myself through all of my planned cardio sessions?"
"Did I follow through with controlling my lifestyle to allow me sufficient growth and recovery to be my best?"
"Was I uncompromising and focused on my goal, yet without appearing selfish to those around me?"
"When I look in the mirror, can I honestly say, I have left no stone unturned in my own journey to becoming the best I can be?"

At its finest, the concept of "sport" does not get much more real than the athletic pursuit of bodybuilding. And, as a an allegory for life, we could all take a lesson from the pages of the Bodybuilder's Guidebook to Success:

Honesty, (The Brutal Truth), Discipline, Respect, Integrity.

These core values will guide a bodybuilder to success.

USA's fast approaching...
As the biggest amateur show in the land approaches, Team 619 Muscle wishes the best to its athletes preparing for the battle of Vegas in less than 3 short weeks!
Go Team!

After a recent leg pounding...Great work, Malachi!

I'm sure I speak for all the athletes when I say THANK YOU to those that matter...those that support us, guide us, inspire us and contribute from the other side of the stage lights. There will be a Team of the 619 MUSCLE family making the trip to Vegas very soon - for all of us in the family, let's bring it to Vegas and represent!

God bless,

Pete

America...keep the dream

2009-06-27T17:28:00.000-07:00

It's almost the 4th of July...Independence Day for our great nation.

We are a great and powerful nation because we are a nation of dreamers with a work ethic...
At it's best, America is a nation of heroes - a group of individuals with a love and respect for his or her fellow man, in pursuit of a better life, a happier life, living without hate or ill will for others around us.
The American Dream was outlined for us all in the brilliant document written by our founding fathers...set permanently in the written word at the birth of the greatest nation - greatness not based in military might nor riches, but rather great and rich because our spirit was steeped in God-loving, God-fearing humanistic ideals that would preserve the freedom for each individual, equal under the law,to pursue one's own independent version of this Dream, provided the pursuance of such did not tread or impose on the liberties of another...

As we near the celebration of another year, let us not forget where we came from as a nation...
let us not forget that the acquisition and sustenance of our personal liberties came at a price, and remains costly. We must continue to work, and work hard, to nourish and feed and strengthen our bodies, our minds, and our communities - We the People, make up our nation...not some ambiguous "government"...We the People. We must take ownership once again, take responsibility, care for each other, inspire and enrich each other using the talents and the skills God has given each of us...We will persevere and we can sustain...together, with great effort...be strong, work hard, work smart. Build your body, and your life, with pride...and be thankful for the ability to improve.

I wanted to share this video - you gotta watch it to the end...it's only about 7 minutes long.

http://www.youtube.com/v/QZFkZiwMLZ4

Pete